3ds Max Modelling Quick Guide

Setup

• Use the EnvisionVR template  
• Units = CM’s  

Modelling

• Quad Geometry  
• Clean Topology  
• Complete models (un-broken)  
• Low poly assets, where possible
• Un-decimated  
• Separated wall (levels) if more than 1 x storey  
• Leave everything Un-Collapsed  
• Remove all un-used data, junk and layers  
• Open all doors  
• Glass on a Separate Layer

Assets

• Clean mesh, low poly preferred  
• Don’t use the following:  
  – Hairy Objects
  – Shaggy Items
  – Hairbrushes, brushes or similar  
  – Wicker itesm including chairs, baskets, tables and décor  
• Always use assets compatible with 3Ds Max  
• Don’t use dense planting, or planting with poor mesh
• Don’t use detailed flowers/foliage    
• Do use broad leaf plants, or medium density planting  

Plugins

• Do use the following:  
  – Corona  
  – V-Ray  
  – Floor Generator  
  – UV – Packer
  – Rail Clone  
  – Any EnvisionVR supplied plugin  
• Don’t use the following:  
  – Forest Pack
  – V-Ray Hair